A Death in Belmont

In this compelling true crime narrative, bestselling author Sebastian Junger delves into the haunting Boston Strangler case of 1963, centering on the murder of a Belmont resident. As police arrest Roy Smith, a Black ex-con connected to the victim, the story unfolds against a backdrop of racial tension and wrongful conviction, while a carpenter named Albert quietly remains under the radar. Blending themes of justice, memory, and the search for truth, this gripping tale invites readers into a chilling chapter of American history.